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4-Day Family Trek in Azzaden Valley with Berber Villages

4 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Family-friendly trek through the Azzaden Valley, the "Red Valley"
  • 02 Explore Berber villages with old houses around Imlil
  • 03 Take in breathtaking views from Tizi n'mzikk
  • 04 See the Ighouliden waterfall and walk through juniper trees
  • 05 Discover daily life in a Berber farming valley

Embark on this tour of the Azzaden valley, dubbed the "Red Valley" because of the red mountains on either side. Experience the Berber culture and discover how indigenous people live in the mountains. This tour has been tailored to meet the needs of families with children, and the difficulty level has been moderated accordingly.

Start walking uphill to pass to Tizi n´mzikk (2489 m), a place that offers breathtaking views; have lunch here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Marrakech, Imlil
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech - Imlil - Tamsoult Refuge Trek

From Imlil (1740 m) to L´azib Tamsoult (2490 m): 5-hour walk.

  • From Imlil centre, we will walk to explore Arghen and Mzikk villages, Berber villages with old houses. Moving forward, we take a path to l´zib n´mzikk (1900 m), on to Adrar Adj (3129 m).
  • Start walking uphill to pass to Tizi n´mzikk (2489 m), a place that offers breathtaking views; have lunch here.
  • Complete the route by taking a stroll through juniper trees to reach L´azib n´tamsoult, which will take about two more hours. Behold the Ighouliden waterfall. We will spend the night here.
2
Day 02

Azib Tamsoult - Tahliouin via Azaden Valley

From L´azib Tamsoult to Id Aissa: 4-hour walk.

  • After breakfast at 8:00 AM, we will go to Azaden valley. It is a Berber valley with friendly and hospitable people, more than 98% of whom work in agriculture and 2% in tourism. They have nut and apple trees, cherries, corn, as well as vegetables, potatoes, onion, and radish in wintertime.
  • On this path, we will pass through Tizi Oussem Berber village and Id Aissa, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will go to explore Azadn Valley and then return to Id Aissa for the night.
3
Day 03

Tahliouin to Imlil via Tizi Oudid

From Id Aissa to Aguersioual: 6-hour walk.

  • From Id Aissa, we will climb to Tizi Oudid (2219 m). Begin the day at 8:00 AM, go through juniper trees to Tizi Oudid, and continue to Matat village after lunch.
  • Proceed to Aguersioual village in Imlil valley, where we will say goodbye to the mules and spend the last night.
4
Day 04

Imlil to Marrakech Return

From Aguersioual to Marrakech: 2 hours.

  • Have lunch at Imlil in nature's lap, then proceed to your accommodation in Marrakech.
Azzaden valley, Tizi n´mzikk, Ighouliden waterfall

Where this trip takes you

Azzaden valley, Tizi n´mzikk, Ighouliden waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport to and from Marrakech
  • Accommodation
  • Guesthouse for overnight stays
  • Services of a professional guide
  • A mule to carry your stuff
  • Cook

What's Not Included

  • Tip
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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